Claude Rakisits

Dr. Claude Rakisits is a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS). He is an Honorary Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations at the Australian National University. His principal, but certainly not sole, academic interest is South Asia, which he has been following for well over 30 years. Before going into academia some 20 years ago, Claude had worked in the Australian public sector in the areas of defence, strategy, foreign affairs and intelligence. He has taught international relations and diplomacy in Australia, US, Canada and Switzerland.